| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3109662 | Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This article outlines the inflammatory and immune response to infection, a complex physiologic process targeted at removing foreign invaders, or pathogens, from the body. The critical care nurse must understand the inflammatory and immune responses to infection to appreciate the local and systemic effects of infection in the body and the rationale for treatment modalities.
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Authors
Terri Allison Donaldson,